Lamb And Orzo Stew (Youvetzi) Recipe

Name: Lamb And Orzo Stew (Youvetzi)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup olive oil; 1 (5 -7 lb) leg of lamb, boned, cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks and patted dry; 2 lbs ripe tomatoes, chopped; 1 medium onion, studded with 5 whole cloves; 2 large garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 pinch sugar; salt & freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 cup butter (1 stick); 1 lb orzo pasta (rice-shaped pasta); 3 cups water; 1/2 cup freshly grated kefalotyri (a Greek cheese) or 1/2 cup parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1/2 cup olive oil
1 (5 -7 lb) leg of lamb, boned, cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks and patted dry
2 lbs ripe tomatoes, chopped
1 medium onion, studded with 5 whole cloves
2 large garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 pinch sugar
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup butter (1 stick)
1 lb orzo pasta (rice-shaped pasta)
3 cups water
1/2 cup freshly grated kefalotyri (a Greek cheese) or 1/2 cup parmesan cheese

1
Heat olive oil in Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
2
Add lamb and brown well on all sides.
3
Add tomatoes, onion,garlic,tomato paste, cinnamon, sugar and salt and pepper.
4
Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 45 minutes.
5
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
6
Melt butter in large heavy skillet over medium heat.
7
Add orzo and saute until completely coated; stir into lamb mixture.
8
Add water, cover and bake 1 hour;remove onion.
9
Sprinkle mixture with cheese; bake 5 minutes.
10
Transfer to platter and serve immediately.

1239

kcal

Calories

Fat

138

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup olive oil, 1 (5 -7 lb) leg of lamb, boned, cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks and patted dry, 2 lbs ripe tomatoes, chopped, 1 medium onion, studded with 5 whole cloves, and more.

Yes, Lamb And Orzo Stew (Youvetzi) falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Lamb And Orzo Stew (Youvetzi)

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